Gov. DeSantis issues proclamation declaring Sarasota swimmer 'real' winner over transgender athlete

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a proclamation declaring Sarasota native Emma Weyant the "real" winner of the NCAA Championship 500-yard freestyle after the top spot had gone to UPenn swimmer Lia Thomas, the first known transgender woman to win the title.

Jen Psaki, White House press secretary, tests positive for COVID-19

Psaki said she recently had two socially-distant meetings with President Joe Biden, but he is not considered a "close contact" and has tested negative.

Allister Adel: Here's what you need to know about the controversies surrounding the Maricopa County Attorney

Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel is facing calls to resign, and the State Bar has launched an investigation against her for 'failing to properly supervise her office.' Here's what you should know about the controversies surrounding Adel.

Can diplomatic efforts work to free WNBA star Brittney Griner?

Efforts are continuing to free Houston-native and WNBA all-star Brittney Griner from Russian detention. She was taken into custody, before the invasion of Ukraine, as she entered the country to play basketball and is now accused of smuggling hashish-oil into the country.

North Carolina investigating former Trump aide Mark Meadows' voter registration

North Carolina's attorney general office says state investigators are probing the voter registration of Mark Meadows, a former chief of staff to President Donald Trump.

House passes Crown Act to prohibit discrimination based on hair

The House voted 235-to-189 to prohibit discrimination on the basis of hair texture and hairstyles. The bill now goes to the Senate, where its fate is uncertain.

Senate OKs sending transportation tax to Maricopa County voters

Proponents of extending an existing half-cent sales tax that funds Maricopa County transportation projects are closer to seeing it on the county ballot in November after the state Senate approved the measure.

Arizona GOP files lawsuit, wants state supreme court to rule early voting unconstitutional

The Arizona Republican Party filed a lawsuit, asking the Arizona Supreme Court to rule early voting is unconstitutional. But at the state capitol, a group says early voting is essential and banishing it would hurt their communities.

Biden announces $800M in aid for Ukraine hours after Zelenskyy’s plea to Congress

President Joe Biden said Wednesday the U.S. is sending more anti-aircraft, anti-armor weapons and drones to Ukraine to assist in its defense against Russia.

Trump appears to rule out Pence as running mate for potential 2024 bid

Trump signaled he would pick a running mate other than Mike Pence if he runs again in 2024, telling the Washington Examiner: “I don’t think the people would accept it.”

Special session looms to replace huge Arizona tax cuts

Arizona lawmakers have been talking for months about repealing last year’s flat tax plan to get around a voter referendum that has blocked the nearly $2 billion income tax cut they passed last year.